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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for HAYS CISD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Spend $200,000 on ‘Leader in Me’ SEL Program
Buried within a list of ‘Annual Costs’ is a $200,000 line item for Franklin Covey’s ‘Leader in Me’ program. This is a comprehensive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that reshapes school culture, replacing academic focus with subjective behavioral training.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical vote. Sign up for public comment. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item K.5.b, I demand the $200,000 for Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me program be removed. Our tax dollars should fund academics, not SEL social engineering.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $200,000
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Moving to Control Parent Complaint Process
Under the ‘District of Innovation’ plan, the board is voting to exempt itself from the state-mandated grievance process (TEC Chapter 26A). This move gives the administration full local control over how parent and staff complaints are handled, including timelines and procedures, potentially weakening parental rights and due process.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT PARENTAL VOICE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Vote NO on the DOI Amendment in Item K.3. Parents need the protection and transparency of the state-mandated grievance process, not a locally-controlled system that can be changed at will.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Weakened Due Process
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Seeks Exemption from State-Mandated Campus Security
The district is voting on a ‘Good Cause Exception’ to avoid complying with state law (HB 3 & HB 121) that requires an armed security officer at every campus. The district claims it cannot find enough qualified personnel, meaning some schools will lack the mandated level of protection.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item K.2, which specific campuses will be left without a dedicated armed officer under this exception? We expect the district to meet state safety laws, not seek exemptions.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Student Safety
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board is holding a discussion to create its lobbying priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. This is a critical opportunity to ensure the district’s official platform supports parental rights, but the agenda provides no details on what is being proposed.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item L.1 to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. Email the Board to insist they include strong support for parental rights and academic transparency in their final platform.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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Board to Vote on Lowering Property Tax Rate
The Board is scheduled to adopt the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 year. The proposed rate of $1.14 is a decrease from last year’s rate of $1.1546, which will provide direct financial relief to taxpayers.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up or email the Board (contact info on the district website) to thank them for lowering the property tax rate in Item K.8. Publicly supporting fiscal responsibility encourages more of it and puts on the record that parents are watching the budget.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Relief
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